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Protection of Child Performers (Follow-Up)
To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report Protection of Child Performers 2016S70
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/11/protection-child-performers-followFood Metrics Implementation (Follow-Up)
… to the Governor and the Legislature by December 1 of each year detailing these purchases. The report should include … sources of food products purchased by agencies during the year. Since the Law was implemented, OGS has issued reports …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/food-metrics-implementation-followOversight of Obesity and Diabetes Prevention Programs
… of its service provider contracts to ensure claimed expenses are program-appropriate and consistent with contract … and a second contractor claimed $60 in unsupported utility expenses. Key Recommendations Take steps to improve oversight …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/17/oversight-obesity-and-diabetes-prevention-programsDiNapoli: Tax Collector Faked Her Personal Tax Payments
… led to the arrest today of DePeyster Town Clerk and Tax Collector Michelle Sheppard, who admitted she falsified … recording, depositing, remitting and reporting all real property tax moneys collected in a timely and accurate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-tax-collector-faked-her-personal-tax-paymentsDiNapoli: NYC Tax Collections Stronger Than Anticipated
… revenues, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “New York City’s … labor costs are the main factors behind the growth, the state budget includes actions that shifted costs and created … https://www.osc.state.ny.us/osdc/report-3-2020.pdf Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/dinapoli-nyc-tax-collections-stronger-anticipatedState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… payments totaling $516,017 during the audit period. Except for minor discrepancies which were discussed with district … County) Auditors discovered errors in accrual records for 70 percent of the employees tested, confirming that the … and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… County ) The district did not properly seek competition for 14 professional service providers totaling $477,235. … The BOCES did not have an adequate number of licenses for certain programs or did not have sufficient documentation … treasurer often did not have supporting documentation. For access to state and local government spending and nearly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0DiNapoli Releases January State Cash Report
… economic conditions that we are watching closely, but for now our financial position remains strong.” Year-to-date … billion were $4.4 billion, or 7.5 percent, over last year for the same period. Tax receipts were $547.2 million over … totaling over $8 billion received since April 2014. For a detailed breakdown, go to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-releases-january-state-cash-reportState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. … officials did not develop comprehensive written procedures for managing system and network access, and internet usage … payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli Appoints Top Retirement System Staff
… capable of running one of the largest retirement systems in the nation,” DiNapoli said. “Their combined knowledge of … Crawford Gardner has held several leadership positions in government and labor organizations. Most recently, she … Crawford Gardner joined the State Comptroller’s office in 2014 and held the position of Special Assistant to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-appoints-top-retirement-system-staffBecoming a Participating Employer – What Every Employer Should Know
… becomes a participant in NYSLRS, by law, that employer can never terminate its participation. After an employer has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/partnership/becoming-participating-employerOpinion 97-8
… claims be certified) CLAIMS -- Certification of (necessity for in city) LOCAL LAWS -- Claims (certification requirement) … Cities Law, §64 prescribes the audit of claims procedures for most claims against cities governed by that provision … language was added by chapter 550 of the Laws of 1983 for the express purpose of making vendor certification or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-8Facility Structure, Safety, and Health Code Waivers
To determine if the Department of Healths waiver practices are effectively addressing safety and risks related to physical plant standards at health care facil
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/06/18/facility-structure-safety-and-health-code-waiversOversight of Construction Management Contracts (Follow-Up)
… and Historic Preservation (Parks) is responsible for operating and maintaining the State park, recreation, and … term contracts with private firms totaling $24.6 million for 108 projects, of which 44 are completed. The objective of … we found Parks officials do not receive detailed support for payments made under the DASNY contracts; therefore, they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/08/oversight-construction-management-contracts-followXV.7 Budget Allocations – XV. End of Year
… State agencies will need to be proactive in working with the Division of Budget as early as possible in the allocation of funds to ensure that: There is sufficient segregation authority … are in place for any mandatory payments that are required to be paid during the “blackout period” when SFS is not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xv/xv7-budget-allocationsTown of Prattsville – Justice Court (2012M-243)
… internal controls over the Court’s financial activity for the period January 1, 2011, to June 29, 2012. Background The Town of Prattsville is located in Greene County, and has a population of approximately 700. … Robert Blain and Donald Olson, who shared a court clerk. For the audit period, the Justices collected approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/01/town-prattsville-justice-court-2012m-243Town of Pulteney – Financial Management and Information Technology (2012M-177)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s financial management … January 1, 2010, through May 30, 2012. Background The Town of Pulteney is located in Steuben County and has a population …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/04/26/town-pulteney-financial-management-and-information-technology-2012m-177DiNapoli: Tax Revenues Through May $4 Billion Over Enacted Budget Projections
… of the state fiscal year is good news and gives reason for optimism about the economic recovery. The state is … was $4.8 billion, or 38.8 percent, higher than last year for the same period, primarily due to higher Medicaid costs … payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-tax-revenues-through-may-4-billion-over-enacted-budget-projectionsBest Practices – Information Technology Contingency Planning
… It is important to maintain offline copies of backups in case a cyberattack renders online files unusable. Some … applications and/or operating systems. If that is the case, the organization should have a written agreement with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-contingency-planning/best-practices-0DiNapoli: Westchester Sisters Admit to Stealing $22,000 of Deceased Mother's Pension Payments
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Westchester County … hid their mother’s death to collect nearly $22,000 in her state pension payments from 2013 to 2015. The two Westchester …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-westchester-sisters-admit-stealing-22000-deceased-mothers-pension-payments